Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17371/2023disposed of

Mohandoss.G v. The Managing Director

2023-07-19Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI V.Sivakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District-627 007.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. The petitioner was employed as Junior Tradesman by the respondent corporation on 01.08.1992. He retired from service on 31.05.2022.

4. It is admitted that his terminal benefits were not settled immediately but only belatedly. The only question that arises for consideration is as regards the rate of interest payable on the belated settlement.

5. The issue raised in this writ petition was already decided by this Court vide order, dated 07.03.2023 in W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.Murugan Vs. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., & Another). 2/4

6. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the respondent management to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for belated settlement of petitioner's terminal benefits. This shall be done within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 19.07.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No gbg To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District-627 007.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Kanyakumari District.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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